Evaluating a YA Book

YALSA's Best Books For Young Adults librarians and teens ask questions to decide whether or not the nominated books will make the final cut. I thought they might be helpful for all of us who review and evaluate novels. What do you think of these? Are there any surprises or questions you'd never ask?

Analyze
How well did the author capture your attention? How clear was the author’s theme or message? How vivid were the details? How well did the book build in intensity? How clear was